Fumigating device



p 1929- c. c. WINCHESTER 1,728,157

FUMIGATING DEVICE I Filed April 26, 1927 patented Sept. 10, 1929.

UNITED STATES CAREY QARTER WINCHESTER, OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ASSIGNOR 'TO NA'ILIONAL GEDARCHEK CORPORATION, OF FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, A CORPORATION OF GEORGIA.

FUMIGATING DEVICE.

Application filed April 26, 1927. Serial No. 186,747.

Generically this invention relates to dispensing devices, but it more specially comprehends the type adaptable for disinfecting and fumigating purposes.

An important object of this invention is the provision of means for supporting the con tainer of a fumigating substance, and effecting automatic discharge of the same therefrom.

A further object of this invention is the provision of a holder for a disinfecting or fumigating container insertable therein, and having detachable closure means adapted to engage at the neck of the container, and to effect locking of the container in the holder,

said closure adapted to permit automatic discharge of the fumigating contents to the surrounding atmosphere.

With these and other objects in View, which will become apparent as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts, hereinafter more fully described and claimed, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like characters of reference indicate like parts throughout the several ligures, of which:

Fig. 1 is a front elevation of my improved fumigating device with container and closure in operative position;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of Figure 1;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the closure showing perforations therein, and its supporting member; and

Fig. 41 is a central vertical section through a modified form of closure, showing the wick positioned therein.

The devices of this character with which I am familiar either require the initial emptying of the contents of the original container therein, or owing to their construction, are too costly to produce and for other reasons unsatisfactory, and it was to overcome the deficiencies of such devices by providing a device in which the original container is easily positioned and removed, and having a closure means for expeditiously locking the container in operative position, and so constructed as to permit evaporation or proper discharge of the contents of the container into the surrounding atmosphere, that I de signed the device forming the subject matter of this invention. I

In theillustrated embodiment characterizing this invention there is shown a holder (A) adapted to support 'a. container (B). The holder is preferably constructed from cedar or similar aromatic woods adapted to blend with the fumigating substance, 1

and comprises an upright base member having a laterally extending container supportlng member (6) suitably secured'tothe lowercnd thereof. Suitably secured tothe base member ata point spaced from its portion (11), said'portion 11 being provided with a plurality of perforationsor apertures (12) for a purpose which will hereinafter more fully appear. A perpendicular slot or recess (13) is formed in the inner wall of bore 9 to permit passage therethrough of the lug (14) formed integrally or otherwise on the portion 10 spaced fromthe lower end thereof, said lug adapted to coast with the member 8 and when operatively positioned, to

prevent disconnection of the closure (C) from said supporting member 8.

The modified form of closure (C) is exactly similar to closure C except that in addition to the perforations (12) itis formed with spaced slots (15) through which is adapted to be threaded the upper end of a wick (16) for the purpose of aiding or reg ulating the evaporation of the contents of the container (B), as will be clearly understood without further explanation.

From the above description itis evident that when the closure C)is elevated orwitl1- drawn from the bore ,the container (li) may be placed on the support and the closure (C) reinserted in the bore (9) and lowered to engage over the neck of the container (B). By a slightclockwise move loo mentcf the closure (C), the lug (145) will be brought into engagement with the under surface of member 8 Which will not only prevent disconnection of the closure from its support, but will securely lock the container in the device, and effect rigid association of the components A, B, and C. The device may then be placed Where desired, either on a shelf or suspended by means of the opening (17) in base member 5, or by any suitable fastening means carried by said base being inserted over a hook, nail or the like.

From the above, it is evident that when the device has been suitably positioned, the volatile contents will be discharged into the surrounding atmosphere through apertures (12), or in conjunction with wick ('16), as desired.

It Will be noted that l have provided a device of the above character of ornamental design and pleasing appearance, simple in construction, manufacturable at a negligible cost,

' and eflicient for the purposes intended.

, principles ofthis invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I desire protected by Letters Patent is as set forth in the following claims: l. A vaporizing device including a base 7 member, a second member above and spaced from said base member, said second member having an openlng therein, a container of vaporlzable liquid having a neck, sald conta ner supported by said base member with the neck aligned with said opening and spaced from the sides thereof, a thimble like closure cap fitted over said neck, said closure cap being positioned in said opening, a lateral projection on said closure cap engaging said second member in'such manner as to hold said cap securely on said neck, said cap being provided with means to effect vaporization of said liquid from said container into the surrounding atmosphere. 55

2. A vaporizing device including a base member, a second member above and spaced from said base member, said second member having an opening therein, a container of vaporizable liquid having a neck, said container supported by said base member With the neck aligned with said opening and spaced from the sides thereof, a thimble like closure cap fitted over said neck. said closure cap being positioned in said opening, a lateral projectlon on said closure cap engaging said second member in such manner as to hold said cap securely on said neck, said cap having a nluralitv of perforations therethrough communicating with said container and wick means passing through some of said perforations and extending into the liquid in said container, wherebv vaporization of said liquid into the surroundng atmosphere is effected.

CAREY CARTER WINCHESTER. 

